Women in France rejoice over enshrined right to abortion

This week, women in France celebrated the newly enshrined right to abort their children.

The US was able to recognize that this right is not constitutional, and could only be if you rewrite the constitution. Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, states have been able to decide their own abortion laws.

French president said: "we're sending a message to all women: your body belongs to you and no one can decide for you."

He added he "will not rest" until abortion is introduced to the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rights. In a speech during the ceremony to mark this now constitutional right, he declared this is "freedom, a fight made up of tears, tragedies and broken destinies."

Yes, there are many broken destinies. They are broken because they were taken by abortion.

The Eiffel Tower lit up with the words "#My bodyMychoice." Women in France believe that this is a "victory."

Victory for whom, I wonder?

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helenS · 36-40, F

America used to be miles ahead of us, but now the US is lagging behind. Europe is becoming the center of human progress again. Yeahh! Vive la France! ♥️ 🇫🇷 ❤️
As président Emmanuel Macron rightly said, women's choice must be introduced to the EU's Charter of Human Rights. 🇪🇺
I feel sorry for my sisters in America, still being oppressed by a religion which is 2000 years old. At least women can legally divorce in America, even though Jesus said God does not want it, 2000 years ago.

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@helenS yes miles ahead. If abortion should be unfettered, then there should never be any child support. If abortion is the option then the man should not be saddled with responsibility.

helenS · 36-40, F

@MasterLee Birth rates are comparable in Europe and the US. American abortion laws do not lead to more babies, only to more misery. The rich will get their abortion anyway, and the poor will have to go to the backstreet abortionist 😕

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@helenS no. In fact we have abortion tourism now. This whole narrative is totally flawed. Abortion can be obtained virtually everywhere. If one state outlaws it (their right) another state does it and PAYS them to travel. There is no issue here.

helenS · 36-40, F

@MasterLee I didn't know that. I'd like to thank you very much for your reply 🌷

JollyRoger · 70-79, M

@MasterLee But there is an issue here: The issue is that the state is imposing its will on one class of citizen i.e., discriminating on the basis of gender. Would it be an equal situation if men were imprisoned for life for failing or refusing to wear condoms?

MasterLee · 56-60, M

@JollyRoger non sequitur